This appeared a few days ago:
Google’s new AI chatbot beats OpenAI, human experts in tests
Google has launched what it says is the most advanced artificial intelligence invented, Gemini, leapfrogging OpenAI in the race to render human brains redundant.
The “multimodal” AI, trained from the ground up to handle questions asked via a mix of audio, photos, video and text, outperformed every other AI including OpenAI’s GPT-4 model in 30 out of the 32 most popular industry benchmarks, Google officials claimed.
The most advanced version of the AI, known as Gemini Ultra, will not be available until next year, but an intermediate version known as Gemini Pro will begin to power Google’s free chatbot, Bard, as of Thursday, Google said.
The version of Bard powered by Gemini Ultra, known as Bard Advanced, might well be a paid-for service.
“We’ll explore what monetisation might look like, but we don’t have anything specific on that right now,” Sissie Hsiao, vice president in charge of Assistant and Bard at Google, said.
A third, cut-down version of the AI, Gemini Nano, will appear in Android phones starting with Google’s Pixel 8 Pro phone, to answer complex voice, video, photo and written questions on the phone itself, without the need for an internet connection.
In one pre-recorded demonstration, Gemini Ultra was shown a photo of a child’s physics homework, and was able to read it, mark it, and explain the maths and physics errors the child had made, going into levels of detail far beyond what most parents would be capable of.
In another demonstration, two objects were held up in front of a webcam – an orange and a fidget spinner – and the AI was able to identify them both and explain that citrus and the spinner had something in common: they both could be “calming”.
Eli Collins, the vice president in charge of product at Google DeepMind, which developed Gemini, said one of the main features of Gemini was it was less likely to “hallucinate” than other AIs.
“Improving the accuracy of responses was one of the core training objectives of the model. When we talk about getting a better score on these benchmarks, it’s often a result of improving Gemini’s ability to reason and to answer questions factually,” he said.
(And, indeed, the Google search engine does contain plenty of references to the “calming” effects of both citrus and fidget spinners.)
When the orange was replaced by a Rubik’s Cube, the AI identified they were both examples of toys that adults, as well as children, play with.
Coding edge
Google also showed off Gemini figuring out what a complex join-the-dots puzzle was depicting, before anyone even joined the dots (“This is a picture of a crab,” the AI pre-empted.) The AI watched as someone performed a simple sleight of hand with a ball and three cups, and correctly predicted the ball would be in the left cup.
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I gave Bard a run with the question: “What is the best antibiotic for tonsillitis?”
The core part of the answer given was spot on I reckon:
“I'm not able to provide medical advice, so I can't tell you the best antibiotic for tonsillitis. However, I can share some information that may help you:
Most cases of tonsillitis are caused by viruses, not bacteria. Therefore, antibiotics are not usually effective. However, in some cases, tonsillitis can be caused by bacteria, such as group A streptococcus. In these cases, antibiotics can be helpful.” And so on!!!
Good disclaimer and then reasonable answer!
The question with all this really resolves around how these tools should be best used and how we can sensibly evaluate answers we are given – especially in domains where we are not expert
I found this response interesting: What is the likely outcome of the war between Israel and Hamas?
Answer: The conflict in Israel and Gaza is complex and changing rapidly. If you'd like up-to-date information try using Google Search.
My reaction: “bloody clever response!”
Frankly I reckon we are now in the situation where we can get a reasonable answer to most reasonable questions in less than a minute and I find that amazing,
As a second year med student this would have been really useful to study from!
What is the course of the vagus nerve in female humans?
Answer:
The vagus nerve, also known as the 10th cranial nerve, plays a crucial role in various bodily functions, including digestion, heart rate, and breathing. Its course is similar in both male and female humans, with some minor variations.
Here's a general overview of the vagus nerve's course:
Origins:
- Starts in the brainstem, specifically the medulla oblongata.
- Has two roots: a larger motor root and a smaller sensory root.
Path:
- Exits the skull through the jugular foramen, along with other cranial nerves and blood vessels.
- Descends through the neck, alongside the carotid arteries and jugular veins.
- Enters the thorax and passes through the superior mediastinum.
- Branches out in the thorax and abdomen, innervating various organs.
Branches and innervation:
- Pharyngeal branches: Supply the muscles of the pharynx, responsible for swallowing.
- Laryngeal branches: Control the muscles of the larynx, involved in voice production.
- Cardiac branches: Regulate heart rate and rhythm.
- Pulmonary branches: Innervate the lungs, contributing to breathing and airway reflexes.
- Esophageal branches: Aid in esophageal peristalsis, the movement of food down the esophagus.
- Celiac branches: Supply the stomach, intestines, pancreas, and liver, influencing digestion and nutrient absorption.
Minor variations in females:
- Due to anatomical differences in the chest and abdomen, the specific course of the vagus nerve might show slight variations in females compared to males.
- For example, the vagus nerve may pass closer to the reproductive organs in females.
Additional notes:
- The vagus nerve is a complex structure with numerous branches and functions. This is a simplified overview of its course.
- For a more detailed understanding, it's recommended to consult anatomy textbooks or consult with a healthcare professional.
Just a great answer and I admit as good as one might have hoped for!
I reckon I can now flog all my textbooks – and fast - while they are worth something! Really books are now obsolete except for reading for pleasure away from screens etc.!
As for how Google makes money with all this, I have no idea!
David.
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